Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs startups across enterprise software, consumer technologies, fintech, healthtech, and cleantech from seed through growth stages. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, it maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai, New Delhi, and Herzliya to engage markets in the United States, Asia, and Israel. The firm focuses on technology-enabled businesses and has supported companies across software, mobile, data, e-commerce, and services, spanning early-stage to expansion rounds. It offers strategic guidance, network access, and capital, and has historically included debt financing as part of its investment approach. With a multi-region footprint and a broad multi-stage mandate, Lightspeed seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to scale innovative companies globally.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Venture Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Cai Wei

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Adam Goldberg

Venture Partner

Merci Grace

Partner

Globin Guo

Executive Director

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Herry Han

Co-Founder and Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Rob Horton JD

COO

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Francis Kao

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Jonathan MacQuitty

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Managing Director

James Mi

Partner

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Paul Murphy

Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Chris Schaepe

Co-Founder

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Semil Shah

Venture Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Bipul Sinha

Venture Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Ajay Sudan

Venture Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Jason Wang

Partner

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Past deals in Web Design

Launch

Seed Round in 2024
Launch is a developer of security scanning tools that identify outdated or unused application interfaces. The company's platform analyzes code, logs, and configurations to detect inactive or exposed endpoints and assess data risks, helping organizations reduce vulnerabilities and improve system security.

House X

Venture Round in 2023
HOUSE X™ is a consumer-focused residential real estate brokerage and Smart Home Marketplace. They empower homebuyers with real time listing information and better data to help their clients make more informed buying decisions. House X partners with their clients by leveraging their negotiating power on your behalf. While also providing free 100% renewable electricity for 2-5 years on participating new homes, at zero cost to the homebuyer, they expand your buying power and lower your monthly bills. HOUSE X is supported by a network of Certified Brokers, Agents and Personal Assistants with local expertise and local relationships. Their clients are encouraged to partner and participate in the entire process of shopping or buying a home. HOUSE X will then help transform the home into a Smart Zero Energy Home that costs less to own, operate, protect and maintain. The HOUSE X website features more new homes for sale in market areas than other online sources including Realtor.com, Zillow or MLS sites. Their website features thousands of new and existing homes for sale including MLS listings, new homes and off-market listings. HOUSE X mapping technology and data provides home shoppers a comprehensive overview to evaluate and compare homes - delivered in an easy to understand HOUSE X Market Report. House X formatted neighborhood reports are like “CARFAX for neighborhoods”. Built from the largest database of neighborhood statistics available today, each report contains over 250 must-see statistics, providing revealing insights about any location. House X Reports include real estate and home values, lifestyle and demographics, crime risk, and school quality. Enter an address and a House X Neighborhood Report is returned to you. The company serves as the primary manager of American Dream 2021 Pilot Project featuring over 30,000 participating new smart homes in California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and other markets. The House X leadership team has over 300 years of experience and have been recognized with over 400 national, regional and local real estate marketing awards.

Mason

Seed Round in 2022
Mason is a no-code, headless content toolkit that powers commerce content across distributed storefronts, enabling a seamless shopping experience across webstores, apps, and social channels. It allows merchants to manage and publish storefront content without coding, supporting 24/7 operations and a consistent, channel-agnostic customer experience.

Elementor

Venture Round in 2022
Elementor is the leading open-source website builder for WordPress, serving over 5 million websites globally. It caters to a rapidly growing base of web professionals, including developers, designers, and marketers, with a new site created every 10 seconds on its platform.

Astro

Seed Round in 2022
Astro is a company that supports web developers in creating efficient websites through its open-source build tool, established in 2019 by Fred K. Schott in San Francisco, California. The tool, which is licensed under MIT, renders directly to HTML and CSS, allowing for faster website performance. It enhances web accessibility by optimizing JavaScript hosting for the code that powers websites. Additionally, Astro is compatible with several popular frameworks, including React, Preact, Svelte, Solid, and Vue, making it a versatile choice for developers aiming to streamline their web development process.

ClickUp

Series C in 2021
Founded in 2017 by Zeb Evans and Alex Yurkowski, ClickUp provides a versatile workplace productivity platform tailored for various departments. Its customizable tools include task management, docs and wikis, chat, and integrations with popular apps, all accessible from $5 per user monthly.

WeWeb

Seed Round in 2021
WeWeb is a low-code front-end builder that enables companies to develop web applications faster. It offers a visual interface similar to Webflow but with the unique ability to integrate data from existing systems, such as authentication services, back-end databases, and third-party platforms like CRMs.

Bizwise

Seed Round in 2021
Bizwise is a business services company offering website design and development for small businesses, delivering customized websites built from client input and a suite of integrated tools for marketing, operations, commerce, employee management, and back-office functions. The company provides round-the-clock support with ongoing updates and specialized tools to enhance digital presence and internal processes. It also operates Bizwise Accounting, which provides accounting software consulting, bookkeeping, payroll, office management, and business planning advice to help clients manage finances and operations more effectively. Through these interconnected services, Bizwise aims to support small businesses in marketing, operations, and growth while offering steady support and practical financial guidance.

Elementor

Series B in 2020
Elementor is the leading open-source website builder for WordPress, serving over 5 million websites globally. It caters to a rapidly growing base of web professionals, including developers, designers, and marketers, with a new site created every 10 seconds on its platform.

Elementor

Series B in 2020
Elementor is the leading open-source website builder for WordPress, serving over 5 million websites globally. It caters to a rapidly growing base of web professionals, including developers, designers, and marketers, with a new site created every 10 seconds on its platform.

Zhiketong Technology

Series C in 2019
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Mason

Funding Round in 2019
Mason is a no-code, headless content toolkit that powers commerce content across distributed storefronts, enabling a seamless shopping experience across webstores, apps, and social channels. It allows merchants to manage and publish storefront content without coding, supporting 24/7 operations and a consistent, channel-agnostic customer experience.

Abstract

Series C in 2019
Abstract is the design workflow management system that empowers design teams and stakeholders to seamlessly manage, version, and collaborate. It specializes in the fields of software, web apps, and web designs. It was founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Zhiketong Technology

Series B in 2018
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Zhiketong Technology

Series B in 2018
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Pagedraw

Seed Round in 2018
Pagedraw is a software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in a UI building tool that enables designers to convert drawings and mock-ups of websites into functional code automatically. Users can create their user interface in Pagedraw's editor, which generates production-ready code in various formats, including HTML, CSS, JSX, ERB, or PHP. This output can be seamlessly integrated into GitHub, streamlining the workflow for web design teams. By automating the translation of graphics into semantic and dynamic code, Pagedraw allows teams to enhance efficiency without compromising on design quality or coding standards.

Zhiketong Technology

Series A in 2017
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Ning Interactive

Series E in 2009
Ning is an online platform that enables users to create social communities and websites tailored to their specific needs. The company provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that includes a variety of community-building tools, allowing clients to engage and nurture their audiences effectively. Key features of the platform include branding and visual design options, member profiles, moderation capabilities, and privacy settings. Users can also utilize tools for sharing and inviting members, as well as integrate social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, Ning supports functionalities like blogging, discussion forums, event management, and multimedia sharing, making it a comprehensive solution for organizers, activists, and influencers looking to establish and maintain a strong online presence.

Kosmix

Series D in 2008
Kosmix, established in 2005, is a Mountain View, California-based company that specializes in web navigation and content discovery. It offers a platform that organizes the internet into topic-based pages, presenting users with relevant videos, photos, news, and other content. Kosmix's advanced search engine allows users to filter results using multiple criteria, making it easier to find specific information. The company's content categorization engine also generates topic-specific homepages, helping users cut through online noise and find content that matters to them. Kosmix was founded by Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman, who previously co-founded Junglee and Amazon.com's Mechanical Turk. The company is backed by Accel Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Dag Ventures, and Bezos Expeditions.

Kosmix

Series C in 2007
Kosmix, established in 2005, is a Mountain View, California-based company that specializes in web navigation and content discovery. It offers a platform that organizes the internet into topic-based pages, presenting users with relevant videos, photos, news, and other content. Kosmix's advanced search engine allows users to filter results using multiple criteria, making it easier to find specific information. The company's content categorization engine also generates topic-specific homepages, helping users cut through online noise and find content that matters to them. Kosmix was founded by Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman, who previously co-founded Junglee and Amazon.com's Mechanical Turk. The company is backed by Accel Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Dag Ventures, and Bezos Expeditions.

Kosmix

Series B in 2006
Kosmix, established in 2005, is a Mountain View, California-based company that specializes in web navigation and content discovery. It offers a platform that organizes the internet into topic-based pages, presenting users with relevant videos, photos, news, and other content. Kosmix's advanced search engine allows users to filter results using multiple criteria, making it easier to find specific information. The company's content categorization engine also generates topic-specific homepages, helping users cut through online noise and find content that matters to them. Kosmix was founded by Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman, who previously co-founded Junglee and Amazon.com's Mechanical Turk. The company is backed by Accel Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Dag Ventures, and Bezos Expeditions.

Kosmix

Series A in 2005
Kosmix, established in 2005, is a Mountain View, California-based company that specializes in web navigation and content discovery. It offers a platform that organizes the internet into topic-based pages, presenting users with relevant videos, photos, news, and other content. Kosmix's advanced search engine allows users to filter results using multiple criteria, making it easier to find specific information. The company's content categorization engine also generates topic-specific homepages, helping users cut through online noise and find content that matters to them. Kosmix was founded by Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman, who previously co-founded Junglee and Amazon.com's Mechanical Turk. The company is backed by Accel Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Dag Ventures, and Bezos Expeditions.

Kenamea Inc.

Series C in 2001
Kenamea, Inc. develops web services integration software that supports the exchange of information between different applications. The company’s product portfolio includes server software, which transforms business documents saved in proprietary form into a format that is recognized by different software applications. Users can use Kenamea’s software to interact with others through personal computers, wireless PDAs, and telephones; listen to the radio and watch television via the internet; and create and distribute interactive applications. Kenamea was founded in 1999 in San Francisco, California with additional offices in New York, Tokyo, and Japan.  The company was acquired by SciVantage on November 29, 2006.

SiteSmith

Series C in 2000
SiteSmith is a provider of internet infrastructure management services, catering to both start-ups and established e-businesses. Founded in October 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company specializes in building and operating reliable, scalable, and secure internet sites. SiteSmith offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes website development, network management, systems management, and hosting solutions. Additionally, it automates critical processes such as security, monitoring, backup, and redundancy, ensuring that businesses can effectively manage complex internet sites and services on an outsourced basis. The company’s 24/7 monitoring and security services further enhance the reliability and safety of its clients' online operations. SiteSmith was acquired by AboveNet.
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